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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,061.16, 22,160.19 and 9,253.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,061.16, 22,160.19 and 9,253.51 is: 12,767.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,061.16 : 22,160.19 = 9,253.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,061.16/22,160.19 = 9,253.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,061.16x = 22,160.19 × 9,253.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,061.16x = 205,059,539.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,059,539.77/16,061.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,767.42

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